Skin Care Before and After Facial Plastic Surgery

I have just started obagi nuderm. I am planning to get a revision rhinoplasty and full face fat grafting. Obviously I would like to limit my time off Obagi in order to get the maximum results. And of course, I don't want to interfere with the healling of my nose and face. So when should I stop and when should I start back up with Obagi?

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Skin care before/after facelift surgery

March 15th, 2010

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Every surgeon would answer this question differently. Prior to the surgery that you are anticipating, it is best to avoid anything that might create inflammation of theskin of the nose and face. Therefore, I would probably recommend that you discontinue your skin treatments for a couple of weeks prior to your surgery. However, it is best that you check with your surgeon to see what he or she recommends

Skin treatments after rhinoplasty

March 15th, 2010

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Any type of skin care regimen can be started approximately three weeks after rhinoplasty and facial fat grafting and/or a facelift. It is important to wait three weeks to make sure that all healing has taken place prior to placing makeup on the skin.

Skin Care and Facial Plastic Surgery

March 14th, 2010

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There is no absolute answer to your question. There are many variables such as your skin type and your response to the Obagi treatment. Ask your surgeon and follow his/her recommendations. You are smart to treat not only the skin, but also address underlying structural, contour problems.

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Obagi before and after facial surgery

March 11th, 2010

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You should stop the Obagi system at least 7 to 10 days prior to surgery. The Obagi system is great because it contains Retin A and Hydroquinone but these products dry your skin. You’ll probably experience some drying of your skin post surgery so you would want to talk to your surgeon before starting the Obagi system again. Don’t forget sunscreen especially since you’re on the Obagi system, the Retin A makes you more sun sensitive. Good luck.

Skin care after facelift

March 7th, 2010

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Obaji skin care products will not interfere with the healing process. However you may want to stop for a week before and a week after the surgery to limit the irritation to the skin from the Retin A and the exfoliants.

Skin care after facelift

March 6th, 2010

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My recommendation to you is to stop the Obaji products about 10 days before the surgery, especially if they contain Retin A and Hydroquinone. You may restart this product about 4 weeks after the surgery. After the facelift, the face can become dry and a simple moisturizer will be useful. Retin A can make the skin even more dry within this period.

When to stop and start an Obagi regimen before a nose job and fat injections

March 3rd, 2010

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If you were to get very dry and peel a lot prior to your surgery, you might develop slight cracks in the skin which in the dryer winter weather could be exacerbated. This might increase the risk of skin infection. Ask your surgeon, but it might be prudent to not use the products for one to two weeks before and a week after.

When to stop skin care before facial plastic surgery

March 3rd, 2010

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First off, I am glad to hear you are taking great care of your skin with a quality product such as Obaji. As a facial plastic surgeon, I always say healthy skin heals better and faster, it's that simple. I would recommend you stop the active ingredients of the Obaji system 5-7 days before Surgery. These include the Retin A and the Hydroquinone Creams. This allows the skin a little breather prior to surgery.

I will start patients back on these products 2-3 weeks afterward. Don't forget a quality sun block that has either zinc oxide OR titanium dioxide ingredients to protect your new face. Hope this helps and enjoy your new facial surgeries.

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